Featured route
Professional Visa
For degree holders who can document a qualification that may be registered in Ecuador.
Degree registration · Income evidence · Case-specific documents
Personal guidance from Cuenca, Ecuador
Get your Ecuador visa route confirmed by someone who lives here.
Message Chip on WhatsApp. Tell him your situation and he will identify your strongest visa category, list the exact documents you need, and explain what it costs. Typical reply in 2 hours.
Chip MorenoCuenca, EcuadorReplies personally on WhatsApp
Cuenca · Azuay · Ecuador
Twelve ways to begin
12 visa routes. One that fits your evidence.
The wrong route costs you months and hundreds in wasted documents. Start with the evidence you can prove, not the category that sounds easiest.
Not sure which visa applies to you?
Send us 3 facts: your nationality, your income source, and your target move date. We'll reply with your likely route and the first document to gather. No call required.
A process you can see
What happens after you contact EcuaPass.
No pressure and no mystery. You get the scope in writing before you spend anything. Keep it even if you don't hire us.
- Step 01
Tell us your situation
Share your goals, nationality, income, and timing. Takes 10 minutes.
- Step 02
Get your written scope
We confirm your visa route, list every required document, and quote the full cost—including government and third-party fees.
- Step 03
Approve or walk away
No pressure. The scope is yours to keep, even if you don’t hire us.
- Step 04
We handle the paperwork
We manage translations, apostilles, submissions, and government follow-up while you plan your arrival.
Chip Moreno
Founder · Cuenca resident
Why EcuaPass feels different
Visa help from someone who actually answers the phone.
“I moved to Ecuador without knowing which documents mattered most. I paid for translations I didn't need and waited weeks for apostilles in the wrong order. Now I map out the exact sequence for every client—before they spend money on paperwork that might not even belong to their route.”
Chip built EcuaPass after navigating the move himself. The service combines careful administrative coordination with local context from Cuenca—without pretending a government decision can be guaranteed.
- Cuenca-based support
- Written scope and quote
- Apostille and translation coordination
- WhatsApp access during active work
Client stories
What clear support can feel like.
Daniel Wolmers — Family of 4, visas approved in 7 weeks
“Chip honestly made the process very simple on my end. All I needed to provide was the appropriate documentation and Chip handled the rest.”
Family move
Anna — Galápagos tourist visa approved
“With Chip, you won't regret it. He really went above and beyond — he really left no stone unturned.”
Tourist visa client
Susan Tollefson — U.S. retiree, visa approved on first submission
United States
“I just received my visa today in record time. Chip was always available to guide me through the convoluted process, especially on the U.S. side.”
Visa approval client
Daniel Wolmers — Family of 4, visas approved in 7 weeks
“Chip honestly made the process very simple on my end. All I needed to provide was the appropriate documentation and Chip handled the rest.”
Family move
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Before we talk
Good questions deserve clear answers.
These are common starting points. Your documents, timing, and nationality can change the practical answer.
How long can the process take?
Most clients spend 2–6 weeks gathering documents and 4–12 weeks in government processing. Digital nomad and retirement visas tend to move faster; investor and professional visas take longer due to additional verification. We outline your specific timeline after reviewing your intake.
Tell us your situation and we'll outline your sequence.Do I need to speak Spanish to apply?
No. EcuaPass files your application in Spanish and handles routine government communication for you. Translation work and other third-party charges are quoted and paid separately.
Tell us your situation and we'll outline your sequence.Can I apply while I am still in my home country?
Yes. Most documents can be gathered and apostilled before you travel. We review your situation and identify which steps can be completed remotely and which appointments require you to be in Ecuador.
Tell us your situation and we'll outline your sequence.Is health insurance required for residency?
Yes, most temporary residency routes currently require health insurance valid in Ecuador for the visa period. We confirm the exact requirement for your category before you apply.
Tell us your situation and we'll outline your sequence.What happens if my visa is rejected?
We build applications to avoid the three rejection triggers we see most often: incomplete financial evidence, mismatched document dates, and missing apostilles. If a procedural rejection happens and you remain eligible, we file one corrected reapplication at no additional service charge. Government, translation, and other third-party costs are separate. Appeals and legal representation are not included.
Tell us your situation and we'll outline your sequence.How does EcuaPass pricing work?
After reviewing your likely route, documents, dependents, timing, and requested support, EcuaPass sends a written, case-specific quote. Government fees, apostilles, translations, insurance, and other third-party costs are separate unless explicitly included.
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A clear first step
Every journey to Ecuador is different.
Let’s map yours together in a conversation, then put the scope in writing before any paid work begins.